Nintendo has officially unveiled the schedule and streaming details for the highly anticipated Splatoon 3 North American League Playoffs.
These competitive finals, featuring the best Splatoon 3 teams from across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will be broadcast live on Nintendo’s YouTube channel starting at 12 p.m.
PT on December 13 and 14, giving fans on Nintendo Switch the opportunity to witness the action in real time. Splatoon 3, developed by Nintendo, continues the franchise’s tradition of vibrant, team-based multiplayer action and has rapidly become a staple on the Nintendo Switch platform.
The North American League provides a competitive outlet for dedicated players and teams, emphasizing both skill and teamwork. Registration for the Splatoon 3 North American League opened on September 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
PT via Battlefy, and concluded on November 22, 2025.
The league officially kicked off on September 20, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
PT, and runs through to the playoff finals ending December 14, 2025.
The event is open to legal residents of the United States and Canada aged 13 or older, as well as residents of Mexico aged 18 or older.
Participants are required to have access to a Nintendo Switch system, a copy of Splatoon 3, a reliable high-speed internet connection, and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. Nintendo of America has structured the prize pool to reward top-performing teams throughout both the regular season and the playoffs.
At the end of the regular season, the top team in the standings will each receive a Splatoon 3 North American League Top Team trophy, valued at $150 USD per player.
Across the Playoffs, the Grand Prize, First Prize, and Second Prize teams will be awarded Splatoon 3 North American League trophies (ARV $300 USD each), Splatoon 3-themed gaming chairs ($359 USD), custom-wrapped Splatoon 3 Pro Controllers ($69.99 USD), and Splatoon 3 wall banners ($20 USD).
Additionally, Third Prize winning teams will also receive themed gaming chairs, controllers, and wall banners.
In total, the prize pool ranges in value from $18,567.68 to $23,209.60 USD, underscoring the scale of the event. Winners are determined by skill and consistent performance throughout the league.
Nintendo confirms that all potential winners will be notified within 10 days of the league’s conclusion.
For a full breakdown of rules and eligibility requirements, interested participants can refer to the official rules hosted on the Battlefy website. Spectators can follow the standings and see which teams will be facing off in the Playoffs by checking the leaderboard, and can catch all the live action on Nintendo’s official YouTube channel.
The Splatoon 3 North American League continues to demonstrate Nintendo’s commitment to fostering a healthy and exciting esports community on the Nintendo Switch, while rewarding dedicated players with exclusive themed prizes and recognition. For the latest updates and to watch the Playoff streams, fans should tune in to YouTube.com/Nintendo at noon Pacific Time on December 13 and 14.
These competitive finals, featuring the best Splatoon 3 teams from across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will be broadcast live on Nintendo’s YouTube channel starting at 12 p.m.
PT on December 13 and 14, giving fans on Nintendo Switch the opportunity to witness the action in real time. Splatoon 3, developed by Nintendo, continues the franchise’s tradition of vibrant, team-based multiplayer action and has rapidly become a staple on the Nintendo Switch platform.
The North American League provides a competitive outlet for dedicated players and teams, emphasizing both skill and teamwork. Registration for the Splatoon 3 North American League opened on September 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
PT via Battlefy, and concluded on November 22, 2025.
The league officially kicked off on September 20, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
PT, and runs through to the playoff finals ending December 14, 2025.
The event is open to legal residents of the United States and Canada aged 13 or older, as well as residents of Mexico aged 18 or older.
Participants are required to have access to a Nintendo Switch system, a copy of Splatoon 3, a reliable high-speed internet connection, and an active Nintendo Switch Online membership. Nintendo of America has structured the prize pool to reward top-performing teams throughout both the regular season and the playoffs.
At the end of the regular season, the top team in the standings will each receive a Splatoon 3 North American League Top Team trophy, valued at $150 USD per player.
Across the Playoffs, the Grand Prize, First Prize, and Second Prize teams will be awarded Splatoon 3 North American League trophies (ARV $300 USD each), Splatoon 3-themed gaming chairs ($359 USD), custom-wrapped Splatoon 3 Pro Controllers ($69.99 USD), and Splatoon 3 wall banners ($20 USD).
Additionally, Third Prize winning teams will also receive themed gaming chairs, controllers, and wall banners.
In total, the prize pool ranges in value from $18,567.68 to $23,209.60 USD, underscoring the scale of the event. Winners are determined by skill and consistent performance throughout the league.
Nintendo confirms that all potential winners will be notified within 10 days of the league’s conclusion.
For a full breakdown of rules and eligibility requirements, interested participants can refer to the official rules hosted on the Battlefy website. Spectators can follow the standings and see which teams will be facing off in the Playoffs by checking the leaderboard, and can catch all the live action on Nintendo’s official YouTube channel.
The Splatoon 3 North American League continues to demonstrate Nintendo’s commitment to fostering a healthy and exciting esports community on the Nintendo Switch, while rewarding dedicated players with exclusive themed prizes and recognition. For the latest updates and to watch the Playoff streams, fans should tune in to YouTube.com/Nintendo at noon Pacific Time on December 13 and 14.
